Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence of Members who are unable to attend this meeting.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Pattison and Walker.

To approve the minutes of the meetings of Cabinet held on the 29 May, 18 June and 16 July 2019.

Approved as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.

The Cabinet will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.

No deputations or petitions were received.

To receive questions from Councillors.

Cabinet received questions from Councillor McGuin in regards to Agenda Item 9, in relation to transition arrangements and the support mechanisms that would be put in place to assist affected families.

A response was provided by the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services (Councillor Kendrick).

To receive information on financial monitoring for General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Capital Plan, as at Quarter 1 (month 3), 2019-20.

Ward: N/A

Portfolio: Corporate

Contact:  James Anderson, Head of Service, Accountancy and Sarah Hill, Finance Manager Tel: 01484 221000

(1)  That in regards to the General Fund; (i) approval be given to roll forward the £4.2m High Needs overspend through the Dedicated Schools Grant mechanism (ii) the 2019-2020 forecast revenue overspend of £2m as at Quarter 1, net of (i) above, be noted (iii) the expectation for Strategic Directors to work to identify opportunities for spending plans to be collectively brought back in line within the Council’s overall budget by year end be noted (iv) the Forecast year end position on corporate reserves and balances be noted and (v) regular monitoring and review of corporate reserves in 2019-2020 be reported to Cabinet as part of the quarterly financial monitoring cycle.

(2)  That in regards to the Collection Fund; (i) the forecast position on the Collection Fund as at quarter 1 be noted and (ii) that approval be given to the allocation of the Leeds City Region Pool surplus against schemes as detailed at para 1.7 of the considered report.

(3)  That the Quarter 1 forecast Housing Revenue Account surplus at £0.9m and forecast year-end reserves position of £61.2m be noted.

(4)  That in regards to Capital; (i) the Quarter 1 forecast capital monitoring position for 2019-2020 be noted (ii) a more detailed review of the in-year capital forecast for Quarter 2, including recommendations for scheme re-profiling across years be submitted to Cabinet and (iii) approval be given to the capital expenditure for Kirklees Stadium Development Limited, as detailed at para 1.9.7 of the considered report.

To inform the Cabinet on the outcome of the Scrutiny call in review meeting into the Cabinet decision of 16 July 2019 on Future Options for Almondbury Community School.  The scrutiny review meeting will take place on 7 August 2019 and the outcomes, including potential recommendations for Cabinet to consider, will be made available after that meeting.

Ward: Almondbury

Portfolio: Learning, Aspiration and Communities and Children Services

Contact:  Penny Bunker, Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager, Tel: 01484 221000

(1)  That the outcome of the Call-In Review (Children’s Scrutiny Panel), held on 7 August 2019, be received and noted.

(2)  That it be noted that, pursuant to (i) above, the determination of the Panel was that the decision of Cabinet on 16 July 2019 be freed for implementation, but that learning points relating to capacity, openness and lawfulness were highlighted.

(3)  That it be noted that regular updates on Almondbury Community School will be considered by Children’s Scrutiny Panel.

The Cabinet will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.